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  1. 1. The “Free” Access to Online Platforms – Can personal data be treated as consideration from a VAT perspective?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Sofia Ingman; [2018]
    Keywords : VAT; Online platform; Free e-services; Personal data; Barter transaction; Monetary expression of consideration in kind; Direct link test; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Nowadays, many digital platforms, such as searching engines, social networks and multiple applications serving the needs of private individuals, provide their users with free access to its resources and functions. Such generosity, together with the fact that these companies are highly capitalised, leads to the question: is there any consideration paid by the users, which the platform can subsequently convert into monetary profits? The present thesis examines the assumption that the users “pay” with their personal data for the e-services provided by platforms, which results in the taxable transaction for VAT purposes. READ MORE

  3. 2. Current and Potential Use of Linked Geodata

    University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

    Author : Rasmus Eduards; [2017]
    Keywords : Linked Geodata; Linked Data; Linked Spatial Data; Open Data; Länkade Geodata; Länkade Data; Länkade Spatial Data; Öppna Data;

    Abstract : As of Today (2017) Geographic Information (GI) is a vital part of our daily life. With different applications like Google Maps it is hard to not get in contact with these platforms. Applications like Google are becoming more than just maps for us to find our way in the real world, they contain important data. READ MORE

  4. 3. FPGA-BASED HYBRID COMPUTING FOR ESS LINAC SIMULATOR.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för elektro- och informationsteknik

    Author : Arun Jeevaraj; [2017]
    Keywords : Hybrid Computing; OpenCL; FPGA; Linear Accelerator; Heterogeneous computing; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The thesis explores efficient implementation strategies for the European Spallation Source (ESS) linear accelerator simulator. The target simulator needs to run at real time, requires high computation accuracy, and should be scalable for high density beam scenarios. READ MORE

  5. 4. Early career researchers and PhD students from the social sciences use of Social Networking Sites (SNS) for science communication: an affordances approach

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Alejandra Manco Vega; [2017]
    Keywords : Social Networking Sites; Brazil; Early career social sciences researchers; social sciences PhD students; science communication; scholarly communication; Affordances; ANT;

    Abstract : This research aims to understand the different practices and strategies early career researchers and PhD students from the social sciences have in Social Networking Sites (SNSs) for science communication in one particular country: Brazil. Following this purpose, the central research question is which are the motives and rationale of the researchers for using social networking sites for science communication. READ MORE

  6. 5. Reduction of vibration transmitted through car seats : A study to reduce test drivers’ whole-body vibrations at Volvo Car Group’s test facility

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Malin Fellenius; [2017]
    Keywords : Ergonomics; Front seat; Whole-body vibration;

    Abstract : Present thesis will concentrate on the attention to reduce the input of whole-body vibrations transmitted to test drivers in durability tests. On behalf of Volvo Cars, the purpose has been to develop a concept solution on the driver's seat. Solving this problem is significant due to test driver’s safety and theirs ergonomically conditions. READ MORE